Pair WW2 Northern Ireland District Cloth Badges.

Pair of WW2 screen printed cloth badges for the Northern Ireland District HQ. During the Second World War the role of the District was enhanced from internal security to that of combatting any threat of invasion from the Republic of Ireland.3 In June 1940, VI Corps was formed to control the British forces based in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland District was made responsible for all local defence. Both badges are in excellent unused condition with kings crown, measuring 2.25 x 2.5 inches.